Reflecting on Growth: Robert McClellan's Year-End Inventory
So each year about this time, I sit down with a notebook and write down the things I am not so proud of about myself...it helps me to get my bearings to begin The New Year with a better sense of myself and my relationships with the rest of the world.
Ever wondered how a year-end reflection could impact your recovery journey? In this episode of the Real Sobriety Podcast, Robert McClellan, a filmmaker and sobriety coach, shares his annual ritual of taking a personal inventory. This isn't just about listing achievements or failures; it's about digging deep into his own behaviors and relationships. Robert talks about the importance of honesty and fearlessness when it comes to self-assessment.
He admits that this process isn't easy—it's challenging to face one's own shortcomings without sugarcoating them. But for Robert, this yearly exercise provides a clearer view of his growth and areas where he can improve. Drawing from his experiences in the AA program, he explains how he's adapted the practice to suit his evolving recovery needs. This episode offers a candid look at how personal inventory can help anyone striving for sobriety to better understand themselves and their relationships.
It's an honest, heartfelt conversation that encourages listeners to embrace their own paths to recovery.